Bell and others linked to wars and disease reports
A collage of brief items notes Alexander M Bell senior dead in Washington DC, Germany accusing Cape Colony of aiding a West Africa rebellion with huge costs, the yellow fever epidemic with 545 cases and 115 deaths, a Cleveland train trolley collision fatality, a railway man charged with manslaughter, A G Midford securing a Japan contract to reclaim sunken warships, and M Witte’s American tour and reception, all reflecting era concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Cape Colony
West Africa
Cleveland
Vo Linie
Jateman
A. G. Midford
Hamilton
Ont
Targre
Anil
John Colman
Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Cornan
M. Witte
New York
Portsmouth
Boston
Patchwork Northwest News Highlights Aboard The Willamette And Beyond
Miss Georgia White, 17, deserts home after mother denies picnic. Since May 24, 17 drownings in the Willamette. two double drownings. Insane asylum population rises in July from 11,66 to 13,77. Per capita maintenance costs at $10.69. Cannery injury at Bellingham among white and Japanese workers. A. D. McQueen loses a gold cube from pocket. J. H. Nolan of Nelson, B C, commits suicide. Salem insane asylum stock of cows struck with tuberculosis. replacement costs $25 to $26 each. Alaska Tanana flood and windstorm displaces many. Race track assault ends in self defense. Cape Mudge Indian trafficking reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette
Can“Rues
State Insane Asylum
Bellingham
Waah
A. D. McQueen
Portland
John H. Nolan
Land Registry Office
Netaon
B. C
Mate Insane Asylum
Salem
Tanana Valley
Alaska
Chena
John J Blow visits Pendleton after long absence
John J Blow, longtime railroader and former resident of the area, is in Pendleton for the first time in 16 years. He now co-owns the Quimby House in Portland and a small farm outside the city, recalling early life in Um tin county and service on the Astoria-Goble road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Blow
Umtin County
Portland
Astoria-Goble Road
Astoria
Saumhore
Meow
Victorius
Tearneal
Mr. Blew
Pendleton
Quimby
Ander
City of
Wandering evangelist jailed by Butte police
Evangelist Dayle John Henry Alen Swackhanner known as the Wandering colored preacher spent two nights in Butte after police detained him while he sought shelter on a box car. He complained of lacking food, coffee, sugar, and seating before being released, asking how far to Anaconda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayle
John Henry Alen Swackhanner
Kite
Shathone
Idaho
Bayt
Hastile
Butte
Swackhanner
Wackhinner
Multhelland
Huytl
Swiekhannen
Funeral At East Portland For J L Stocker
J L Stocker of Fortuna California died recently and a funeral is planned in East Portland from Walter Fell’s residence. M J Stocker and Carl Stocker travel to Portland to attend the funeral. The deceased was a Camas Prairie rancher who had moved to Fortuna for health reasons. The story notes a Hoosier society formation in the city, inviting Indiana natives to register at Rader furniture store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Stocker
Fortuna
Cal
M. J. Stocker
Carl Stocker
Portland
Camas Prairie
Fortuns
Avais
Walter Fell
T. KE. James
Indiana
Rader
Lehman Springs Stage Announces Summer to Fall Run
The Lehman Springs stage begins Saturday June 30 and continues to October 1 transporting passengers and mall visitors. Service starts from Lindsay's stable on Cottonwood Street. Parents with children often advise others on child rearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman Springs
Lindsay
Cottonwood Street
Seaside reflections mix politics and waves with bathers
A rambling seaside column references Governor Geer Somnator Pulton and Congressman Williamson in a vivid, humorously scattershot piece. It touches on legal talk, fishing, and local figures, noting fishing, political talk, and social scenes among visitors in a breezy coastal mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geer
Somnator Pulton
Congressman Williamson
Thellinger
Fulton
Tubber
Pleased with Sunday closing on Athena change
Readers respond to the Sunday closing petition collected by the Civic League of Athena. Local tradesmen and residents share opinions ranging from support to neutrality, with varied comments on impact, convenience, and the East Oregonian paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W.honeell
Tom Mosley
W. H. H. Scott
The
Bart Oregonian
J. M. Haya
Kirk
D. McKinin
East Oregonian
Oregon
James Liewallen
Heavy Grain Exports Forecast From Pacific Northwest
The Oregon Daily Journal reports over 50 million Rushela of grain will leave Pacific Coast ports with about 250 wheat car shipments expected from Portland and Puget Sound. Tucker of Meyer Wilson & Co. says half the tonnage will originate from Willamette River cities. Inland Empire production of around 60 million bushels likely to be exported, reducing domestic supply for the east. Projected exports may divert substantial grain to California and flour to the Orient. outcome hinges on demand and season performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Porta
Portland
Puget Sound
Psus
Oregon Daily Journal
Tucker
Meyer, Wilson & Co
Willamette River
Inland Empire
Tidewater
Pacifi
California
Orient
Diggem Grain Export Boosts Northwest History
The passage notes the Diggem grain export business shaping the Northwest and forcing all tonnage toward it. It claims every idle steamship on the Pacific will be employed to handle increased traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggem
North West
Trin
Paseile Ocean
Reny
Great Southern Road progress to Dutur Oregon line
A dispatch from The Portland to the Oregon Daily Journal reports Great Southern Railroad progress toward Dutur Oregon with sixteen miles of track laid and 147 men under Roberts handling the line. Bridges nearing completion, rolling stock limited, and rates withheld. If finished to Dutur, line planned toward Agency line with grades noted and portage rights debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Roberts
Mide Foome
Dufur
Warm Spies River
Juniper Flats
Warn Springs Reservation
Agency Pine
Wirm Springs Creek
Dalles
Tyeh
NO MIGHT ON JOHNSON Thabo Republicans Withdraw Appointment
Four members of the county Republican committee met with county chair M. Stearns and dropped the appointment of Milo S. Johnson as deputy United States Attorney. Opponents say efforts have been fruitless but vow to fight Senator Heyburn at the polls, hoping to influence northern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyofon
Lewiston
Spokuine
Johnson
Senator Heyburn
Heyburn
Survey for Power Line Route Through Bourne Area
George L. Thayer of Walla Walla completed a survey for the Nook Creek Power Company extending from Rock Creek to Bourne and Cracker Creek, including the divide crossing. The plan requires federal forest reserve and right of way applications. Interior department officials will oversee the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek Company
Bourne
George L. Thayer
Walla Walla
Baker City
Whitunday
Nook Creek Power Company
Plains
Rock Creek
Wouth Fork
Cracker Creek Troth
Interior
Exhibits At Portland Show Alaska Furs Flora
J O Underwood of the Nome News organizes the Keward Peninsula display at Lewin and Clark fair in Portland. The mineral exhibit includes pay dirt from 196 creeks with an ounce sample of gold, 15 mines with tin ore, and a Mora exhibit. Nome chamber of commerce values the display at 3500 dollars with $3000 worth of Alaska furs. A German chemist claims a pure oxygen tablet method. Judge Frazer grants a temporary injunction against poolwelling at Irvington track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Underwood
Nome News
Keward Peninsula
Lewin and Clark
Kotehtkit Journal
Allen
Cen
Milent
Tale
Alaska
Nome Chamber of Commerce
Frazer
Irvington
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P. T
Fells
Wade
Golden Rule
General News
Alexander M. Bell
Woshington, D. C
Northwest News
Georgia White
Missoula
William Morrissey
Joseph Thomas
Roreburg
Thomas
Morrissey
Jones
Cape Mudge
Wheat Landa
Black Ranches
City Property
E. T. Wade & Bon
Postoffice
Wis
Astorias Goblin Mound
Stev, Dowi
John Henry Allen Swackhanner
East Portland
CIA
Olivers Hive
John Jacob Astor
Fallon
Pultouw
Hellinger
Williameat
Helley
Weisiter
Tom
Athena
Civic League
Ehat Oregonian
Beck
BE. H. Stone
Hugh McEntyre
Jerry Stone
Robert Kopook
Survey For Power Linn
Nome
Goodman-Thompson Co. Hardware —Plumbing
Wiwartivitl
Long Beach
Ovena
Hiardis
Jersey Dairy
the Rose
Kalamazoo Corset Company
Memera
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Great Eastern Department Store
B. PF
Nicholas
A.c.ruby & CO
A. C. Ruby & CO
Oregon Feed Yards
Ore
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